Not the most pleasant subject, I know. I have found some advice, but not a lot about this. What do you think, especially if you are a distance or open water swimmer?
After swimming hard or for more than a mile in the open water, I'm left with the most bloated feeling! I WANT to (let's put it politely) FLATULATE, but just remain bloated for up to 4 hours. I have a feeling this has to do with not exhaling completely, thus compounding the air in my stomach and gut.
When I really pay attention to expelling all the air as I swim, I get winded!!
I have tried Gas-X after swimming, but it doesn't really work. I just have to wait for the air to "filter out" over time. It can be painful!
Do particular foods create gas? Should I hold to the old dictum of never eating less than 2 hours before swimming? Is this something that plagues older swimmers more than young ones?
What's going on with me? I'm a 54 year old woman.
THANKS!
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I would recommend speaking with your doctor about this. I cannot say I have ever experienced the issue you are describing. Are you swallowing the air you are breathing? Perhaps add coffee to your pre-swim routine, that always helps my digestion.
As for this Should I hold to the old dictum of never eating less than 2 hours before swimming?I would say no. You need to eat and hydrate before, during, and after swimming (depending on the distances).
Again, I would speak with your doctor, or talk to a nurse if you don't want to set an appointment.
I would recommend speaking with your doctor about this. I cannot say I have ever experienced the issue you are describing. Are you swallowing the air you are breathing? Perhaps add coffee to your pre-swim routine, that always helps my digestion.
As for this Should I hold to the old dictum of never eating less than 2 hours before swimming?I would say no. You need to eat and hydrate before, during, and after swimming (depending on the distances).
Again, I would speak with your doctor, or talk to a nurse if you don't want to set an appointment.
